Storage limits for raw chicken, fish, and mutton in the refrigerator

While refrigeration helps delay spoilage, it cannot preserve raw meat forever. You should prepare chicken within one to two days, mutton inside three to five days, and fish either immediately or within 24 hours. For extended storage, place the meat in the freezer. If you notice a bad odor, a slimy feel, or strange discoloration, throw the meat away to prevent food poisoning.